Rehab Assistant Adult Physical Therapy/Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY:   Performs treatments/activities under the direction of a licensed therapist and/or licensed therapy assistant that supports the operations of the rehabilitation department.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

EDUCATION:  High school diploma or equivalent.

 

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:  Current BLS issued by American Heart Association.

 

SKILLS: 

• Good communication and organizational skills
• Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment.

 

EXPERIENCE:  Experience in healthcare preferred. 

 

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to:  Director, Rehabilitation Services

 

ENVIRONMENT:

- Bloodborne pathogen

Works in a clean, well lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment.  Potential exposure to communicable diseases, combative patients and hazardous chemicals.  Subject to stressful professional relationships and situations. 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Good physical condition.  Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing and walking.  Lifts, positions, and transfers patients and manipulates occupied equipment.  Lifts supplies or equipment up to 50 lbs.